Latest Alcohol News – Page 70
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News
Customs steps up alcohol duty fraud raids
Customs officials have seized more than 70,000 litres of wine and beer from a wholesaler in Barnsley, Yorkshire, as HMRC steps ups its efforts to stop non-duty-paid alcohol reaching stores’ shelves.
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Product News
A little wine knowledge goes a long way down the high street
The decline of specialist off licences means there’s an opportunity for c-stores to put personality before price and be the local wine expert
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Features and analysis
SalesOut smart facts: Spirit brands bring good cheer
It's been a good year for spirits in the independent retail sector. As retailers stock up for what promises to be a scorching summer, SalesOut has taken a look at performance of spirits to help shop owners maximise sales in this category....
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Features and analysis
Spirits: SalesOut Category Health Check
As spirits continue to perform well in independent stores, SalesOut has devised a list of the must-stock brands
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Product News
In cider's case, money really does grow on trees
Impressive sales growth and front page headlines – it’s cider’s season in the sun, says Dave Visick, and its fortunes are set to shine on independents
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Product News
Finlandia vodka offers a look on the bright side
Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands has launched its biggest ever marketing campaign for Finlandia vodka.
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Product News
Smart facts: Cider stars in the drinks section
Although beer sales are flat, cider is growing strongly for independent retailers.
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Product News
Pressure builds for a drinks shake-up
An influential health lobby has called for a reduction in the number of licensed premises as well as a minimum price for alcohol and an advertising ban as part of a strategy to reduce problem drinking.
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Features and analysis
SalesOut: Cider stars in the drinks section
Although beer sales are flat, cider is growing strongly for independent retailers. Data analysts SalesOut has ranked the best-selling brands for independents...
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News
Alcohol duty crackdown on illict stocks
Independent retailers tempted to buy cigarettes or alcohol from ‘white van’ wholesalers face new reprisals which could put them out of business.
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Product News
Blossom Hill serves at Wimbledon
Blossom Hill is the official wine of the Wimbledon tennis championships and is marking the occasion with its ‘Summer Perfectly Served’ promotional campaign.
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Product News
Locals urged to inform on underage sales by text
A new scheme that encourages consumers to send a text message to Trading Standards if they believe a shop has made an illegal sale of an age-restricted product has gone live in London.
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Opinion
Behind the headlines, who's really giving alcohol to kids?
Recent test purchase operations have shown just how successful retailers have been in stamping out underage sales. But someone needs to tell the police, Trading Standards, the media and the government.
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Product News
Tackling duty fraud could save Exchequer £5bn
A radical overhaul of government policy on illict alcohol sales could recover the £5bn lost to duty fraud and smuggling while supporting the legitimate trade, according to the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Product News
Courvoisier's Daily tipple
Maxxium UK has invested in a year-long sponsorship of More 4's The Daily Show to raise the profile of Courvoisier as a mixable spirit.
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Product News
Amber laughter from Foster's
Heineken UK is to use humour to engage with drinkers and build on Foster's position as the UK's no 2 beer.
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Product News
Kopparberg ventures into alcoholic ginger beer
Cider of Sweden has introduced Frank's Alcoholic Ginger Beer, its first venture beyond the Kopparberg Cider range.
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Product News
A pear of Absolut Naturals
Pernod Ricard UK has introduced an Absolut Vodka Original and Absolut pears miniature pack to its Naturals range.
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Product News
World cup shootout in the beer aisles
Massive price discounting on alcoholic drinks by the big four supermarkets threatens to dampen independents' expectations of increased sales during the World Cup tournament next month
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Product News
Whisky a go-go
Whyte & Mackay has introduced its first ever whisky and cola pre-mixed spirit in a can.